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Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years…
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The Balvano Train Disaster - 1944 (opens the original)
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In this episode, we revisit the tragic Balvano train disaster of 1944. Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a steam-hauled, coal-burning freight train travelled through the night to its destination of Potenza, Italy. After departing from Battipaglia station, the train stalled in a tunnel and while burning low-grade coal substitutes that emitted toxic, odourless carbon monoxide, asphyxiated 517 passengers on board. Join us as we uncover the perfect storm of factors that led to this heart-breaking
The Great Fire of Rome - 64AD (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore the Great Fire of Rome, which erupted on 18 July, 64AD. Thought to have started in the merchant area of the city, the blaze swept relentlessly through the capital, devastating 10 of its 14 districts and claiming countless lives. We’ll unravel the enduring mysteries and legends surrounding the disaster — from theories of accidental causes to rumours of intentional arson, and even to accusations that orders were given by the Emperor Nero himself. Join us as we uncover t
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